Making Music Matter For Kids Inc.

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Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts, Culture & Humanities, Arts Education, Music, Performing Arts Centers

Mission: Making Music Available To All Children Based On Passion Not Income! Making Music Matter For Kids is a 501c3 nonprofit organization for kids fostering lasting improvement in society, with an emphasis on supporting and empowering youth. Through special events, grants, and technical assistance, the Foundation supports music lessons & programs with a strong focus on helping low-income and disadvantaged children in Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Ocean County, Atlantic County, and Cape May County New Jersey. The organization's program demonstrates that funds received will produce tangible, ongoing positive results, broadening our children's lives, by teaching good habits that carry over into their lives, and work, and exposing new opportunities for success.

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18 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

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bytor94, Client Served

Rating: 5

09/08/2020

My son spent years under this program and has blossomed into a stellar drummer. Lance and Robin gave him an opportunity he would never have found. He's now in a very successful metal trio! Highly recommend!!!

EKowalski28 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/25/2022

I had stumbled upon Making Music Matter for Kids when looking for a non-profit in the area to help out. After my first interaction with Lance and Robin, I was blown away by all the hard work and dedication they put into giving these kids the opportunity to let their creativity shine and give them the space to do so. They truly love helping their community and the kids that come in. Anyone looking for music lessons for their children should absolutely stop by and check them out because they do amazing work.

robinm336 Board Member

Rating: 5

10/25/2022

The music director is an amazing teacher and truly cares about the nonprofit and it’s mission

euroben24 General Member of the Public

Rating: 4

10/25/2022

I've seen children give great performances and that's all thanks to the muscial teachings of Lance Miley. He gives his students opportunities to rock out and have fun doing it.

RaemarL General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/24/2022

They are very musically gifted, great with kids, and it’s for a good cause! :)

Lance M.1 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/11/2021

As the founder of Making Music Matter for Kids Inc.

As founder. I spend the vast majority of my time doing things that only I can do. I don't lose track of life in the trenches with the team, praises those who are doing a good job and reward excellence. I'm responsible for creating, implementing and administering a successful annual development program, volunteering, , leadership responsibilities by practicing the art of charitable giving.

Previous Stories
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Board Member

Rating: 5

12/05/2017

Making Music Matter For Kids Inc. Giving low income and disadvantaged children opportunities to make charitable contributions to their communities through the gift of music.

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ben618541 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/06/2021

Making Music Matter for Kids is a great non-profit organization for children who want to learn how to play music. They get to learn many cool rock songs. They also have opportunities to perform in public. Lance Miley has a sweet state-of-the-art studio that lets students perform in videos. It's awesome that he teaches music regardless of income.

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pattymul07 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/06/2021

Lance is a very good instructor! Always takes his time with my special needs son during his drum lessons. I wish all music instructors were this helpful. Thank you music matters

1

Olga T.1 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/02/2021

It's a gem in our community. The instructor is passionate and completely dedicated to teaching kids how to play, understand and love music. We are lucky to have them here.

1

Colleen P.2 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/02/2021

Great place for lessons and opportunities to jam with other musicians!

1

rob1212 Board Member

Rating: 5

09/03/2021

It is an honor and privilege to serve as President for this amazing nonprofit. Seeing first hand the benefits that music education provides is truly inspiring. The music director is passionate about providing the best music education possible and he delivers.

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Chris Wallace Client Served

Rating: 5

09/19/2020

Lance Miley taught me the foundations of guitar when I was younger for about two years, and from his teachings, I was able to go on my own journey through music, and not I’m a verified artists on all platforms with my own original music!

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skippy44 Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/14/2020

FANTASTIC organization!!! My daughter started playing guitar at 8 years old. With Lanc's direction, she progressed to playing in a band and writing her own songs.

Now, my 5 year old is starting to play drums. Lance has the patience and teaching skills to make him want to learn. Two thumbs up!

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sduckworth Client Served

Rating: 5

09/11/2020

My daughter started with Lance at MMMFK nearly 2 years ago and I am amazed at how she has grown and matured as a musician. But more than that are the friends she has made, the other musicians she is in contact with, the self assurance she has gained, the improvement in her grades, and the understanding of the dedication it takes to really improve your skills in anything. Lance is a wonderful teacher and all around good person! We were lucky to find him and love being part of MMMFK!

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robn2243 Board Member

Rating: 5

09/10/2020

I have been a part of Making Music Matter For kids since the beginning. Giving opportunities to children and seeing them grow through music education is inspiring and rewarding.

2

cureka Client Served

Rating: 5

09/08/2020

Making Music Matter for Kids is an amazing organization! Lance is very supportive and energetic with the kids he teaches. Helping children learn to create music with other children is his passion. He helps them form bands, play songs, and develop lasting friendships. He is dedicated to making sure every child is welcome in this organization.

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bambamm109 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/08/2020

For those who are about too rock.....great place run by even better people, Lance has become not only a mentor but a friend to our son and can't wait to get back to Rockin The Place!!!!

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